I've never owned a car with an automatic transmission. From my to the 2011 Mini Countryman S that currently sits in my garage, I've had a long line of vehicles that required more than just pressing on the accelerator and pointing it toward a destination. Yes, there were a few years when my wife had a Honda CR-V with an automatic transmission. But my cars have always required me to actually shift gears. Download O Re Piya Song From Aja Nachale. I plan on continuing this tradition for as long as possible. But I know eventually I'll be forced to drive a car with my left leg sitting idle.

By the end of the next decade, my beloved manual transmission may no longer be an option. In the United States, gas-powered vehicles have been moving away from clutches for years. The (which are almost exclusively fitted with automatic transmissions) market is accelerating that trend. But the real death of the stick shift will be electric vehicles. Because of the nature of electric motors, a gear box is unnecessary. These cars are capable of accessing their torque at all times.

What models of Mercedes Benz come with manual transmission? Mercedes-Benz offered a manual transmission in Canada? Which Lexus model offers manual transmission? This example shows a vehicle that has a four-speed manual transmission.

You don't have to downshift to fourth to access the extra power needed to pass a slow-moving car; you just stomp on the accelerator, and there it is. This is why is so amazing. There's no need for the driver or an automatic transmission to shift gears.

It's just an eye-popping surge of power until you reach top speed or apply the brakes. Of course, not every electric car will be the quarter-mile-eating Model S. Expect to see more in the future -- solid, utilitarian vehicles that will get you to your destination without the stress of running out of charge. The reality is, that's what people want, and who can blame them? If SUVs and the coming wave of EVs didn't kill the manual transmission, gridlock surely will. With more cars on the road, and those anytime soon, nonstop traffic is a way of life for many Americans. If you're stuck creeping along the highway for two hours a day, having a car with an automatic transmission is a no-brainer.